Famous As: Latin Writer Best Remembered for His Sententiae, a Collection of Brief Moral Sayings
Born On: 85 BC
Died On: 43 BC
Died At Age: 42
Publilius Syrus was a Latin writer, quite famous for his sententiae (moral sayings, such as proverbs, adages, aphorisms, maxims, or apophthegms). He was a native of Syria but brought as a slave to Italy.However, he won the favour of his master by his wit and talent. His master freed him and arranged for his education. Publilius' name is often presented in corrupt form as 'Publius.' His mimes were very successful in the towns of Italy. He was also a great improviser, and Caesar awarded him the winning prize after he defeated all his competitors in a contest. We have curated his famous quotes, sayings and one-liners from his Sententiae. Presenting Publilius Syrus' famous quotes on blessings, good, sense, victory, unity, anger, speech, soul, judgement, etc.
